A 19-year-old, single, sexually active college student, who has not used birth control on a regular basis, is in her first trimester of pregnancy. She is at the OB/GYN clinic for her first prenatal visit
In assessing her nutrition, the nurse discovers that the patient drinks heavily on a regular basis. She also states she does not like milk. What information should the nurse give the patient regarding nutrition?
What will be an ideal response
Because many potentially harmful substances can cross placental barriers and enter the fetal blood, the nurse should instruct the patient to not drink alcohol. The nurse should warn the patient that alcohol can cause serious permanent damage to the fetus. The nurse should inform the patient to take multivitamins containing folic acid to reduce the risk of birth defects. If the patient's caloric intake is marginal, she should increase her daily calorie intake by 300 calories to sustain proper fetal growth.
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